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Volvo S90 vs BMW 7 Series comparison

Compare performance (455 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (62,200 £ vs 102,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Volvo S90 or BMW 7 Series?

Volvo S90 vs BMW 7 Series: Key differences

Volvo S90

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • slightly lighter
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BMW 7 Series

  • markedly more power
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

S90

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Volvo S90 is considerably cheaper – starting at 62,200 £ , while the BMW 7 Series costs 102,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 40,543 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW 7 Series with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo S90 offers slightly more range – reaching up to 89 km, about 9 km more than the BMW 7 Series.

7 Series

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 7 Series offers markedly more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 455 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 7 Series is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Volvo S90 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 7 Series delivers a bit more torque with 800 Nm compared to 709 Nm. That’s about 91 Nm more.

S90

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo S90 is slightly lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,255 kg. The difference is around 343 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW 7 Series offers somewhat more boot space – 540 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 87 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 7 Series carries markedly more – 665 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 147 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £62,200
S90

Volvo S90

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 235 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 89 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Price
102,800 - 128,700 £
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
89 km
Electric Range
80 km
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
17 - 149 g/km
co2
74 - 160 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Curb weight
2,255 - 2,525 kg
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Trunk capacity
525 - 540 L
Length
4,969 mm
Length
-
Width
1,879 mm
Width
1,950 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
451 - 518 kg
Payload
605 - 665 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Power HP
300 - 571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Torque
670 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Power kW
220 - 420 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, B
Brand
Volvo
Brand
BMW
What drivetrain options does the Volvo S90 have?

The Volvo S90 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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